Refugees And Migrants
Saving lives - a sister speaks out
Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us an exclusive story when she hears from a young woman speaking out for the first time after losing her mother and younger sister to domestic violence - Rida Noor is the… Audio, Gallery
Saving lives - a sister speaks out
Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us an exclusive story when she hears from a young woman speaking out for the first time after losing her mother and younger sister to domestic violence - Rida Noor is the…
Audio'Witch doctors operating in South Auckland'
Witch doctors are using "evil things to do evil acts" to vulnerable people, an Indian community leader says.
Will migrants stay in the regions?
The Business New Zealand chief wants to ensure migrants who are enticed to the regions, under a new immigration policy, stay there. Audio
NZ's immigration point system explained
The Government is tripling residency points to encourage skilled migrants to settle outside Auckland. Here's how the system works.
Giving a way of life - Vanisa Dhiru
Giving is a way of life for Vanisa Dhiru. Helping the homeless and women's rights are among many causes championed by this inspirational Indian New Zealander. Lynda Chanwai-Earle follows Vanisa as she… Audio, Gallery
Giving a way of life - Vanisa Dhiru
Giving is a way of life for Vanisa Dhiru. Helping the homeless and women's rights are among many causes championed by this inspirational Indian New Zealander. Lynda Chanwai-Earle follows Vanisa as she…
AudioPolitics with Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton
Political commentators Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton discuss the problems at Mt Eden prison; and the national party conference and John Key's immigration announcement. Audio
From Phnom Penh to Raglan - Pisey Leng's story
Pisey Leng is well known in Raglan as the co-owner of the Raglan Bakery where her butter chicken pies are in hot demand. But what many customers don't know is that Pisey and her husband, her brother… Audio
Immigration policy change 'step in the right direction'
From November, those who've been offered a job outside Auckland will be awarded higher bonus points when applying for residency. Bill Dalton the mayor of Napier comments Audio
Sector responds to immigration reforms
The head of Business New Zealand wants to ensure new migrants who're enticed to the regions stay there. Prime Minister John Key has announced plans to get skilled migrants moving south, rather than… Audio
Prime Minister wants more migrants settling outside Auckland
Planned new immigration rules were unveiled by John Key at the National Party conference yesterday in Auckland. The new settings will make it easier for migrants to apply for residency and start up… Audio
Investor category immigrants need twice as much to apply
The Government will change immigration settings to encourage entrepreneurs and skilled migrants to settle outside Auckland. From November, skilled migrants with a job offer outside Auckland and… Audio
Business welcoming possibility of even spread of migrants
The Government wants a more even spread of skilled migrants across the country. In a bid to entice new immigrants to regional New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key has announced plans to offer bonus… Audio
Filipino workers most likely to be exploited in Christchurch
A Christchurch lawyer acting for Filipino workers says it's absolutely astonishing government officials know so little about the exploitation happening in the city. Audio
Filipino worker claims his farming boss kicked and abused
A Filipino worker who's only been in the country for just over month says he's fled a Southland dairy farm after being kicked and abused by his employer. Audio
Former Nauru social worker looking at legal action against
An Australian social worker falsely accused off making up stories about asylum seeker abuse and kicked off Nauru is looking at suing Immigration officials. Audio
Report finds Filipino workers vulnerable to exploitation
A government report on exploitation of migrant workers in the Canterbury rebuild has found Filipino workers appeared to be particularly vulnerable.
MBIE releases report into exploitation of migrant workers
A new government report into the working conditions for migrant workers on the Canterbury rebuild confirms many are being exploited. Audio
Children on board suspected asylum boat of WA coast
Children are confirmed to be on board a suspected asylum seeker boat off the coast of Western Australia. Audio
